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A total of £8 million is being invested by Essex County Council as part of a shake-up of bus services. According to the report, Essex County Council will change two of its Halstead services in September after feedback from almost 5,000 residents last year. The changes will only affect bus services which require financial support from taxpayers…

Peter Campbell has reported that by January, all new London taxis will by law be required to be able to drive using electric power only. All new black cabs will go on sale later this year. They run on electric batteries, with a small petrol engine to extend the range they can travel before recharging.…

The Times’ Robert Lee has reported that the TGV brand – which was emblematic of France’s lead in high-speed train travel – is to be rebranded. SNCF will change the name of the fleet to inOui, a move which will accompany a €1.5bn order for trains for the newest TGV line between Paris and Bordeaux.…

A hybrid bus running on diesel and liquid nitrogen has completed a series of trials that bring the vehicle closer to use on the road. The bus uses a hybrid propulsion system to reduce emissions during acceleration after stopping. This portion of the bus’ drive cycle traditionally has a heavy impact on the diesel engine…

The Daily Telegraph (Katie Morley) reports that British Airways chief executive Alex Cruz denied that cost-cutting through outsourcing to India was to blame for the major IT failure that caused widespread disruption to BA flights at the weekend. BA blamed a massive power surge which resulted in an outage in all its systems in 170…

Gwyn Topham, writing in The Guardian reported that prospects for the Crossrail 2 scheme in London appear in doubt amid Brexit uncertainty and shifting political proprieties. The omission of Crossrail 2 from the Conservative manifesto, when other infrastructure projects were listed, suggests there is little political appetite for the scheme. Labour’s pledge to build a…

The Times reported that over 200 motorists a day were caught using their mobile phone behind the wheel following the introduction of tougher punishments. Police reprimanded almost 6,000 drivers in the four weeks after March 1, immediately after the penalties were doubled to six points on an offender’s licence and a £200 fine. One driver…

Nick Allen of The Daily Telegraph has reported that the United States is considering banning laptops from passenger cabins on all inbound and outbound international flights. US homeland security secretary John Kelly was asked whether he would expand the current limited ban to all flights and he replied: ‘I might.’ Kelly added: ‘There’s numerous threats…

Graeme Paton at The Times has revealed that the number of people travelling by train in southeast England fell by six million last year after commuter services were plunged into chaos by strikes and worsening delays. Figures from the Office of Rail and Road show that annual journeys around London declined for only the third…

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Transport-Led Development in Wales returns this year with the latest update on key transport-led projects under development, new areas due to benefit from investment, and discusses future solutions for further

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Transport-Led Development in Wales returns this year with the latest update on key transport-led projects under development, new areas due to benefit from investment, and discusses future solutions for further unlocking connectivity and growth in the region. Featuring expert insight from the rail, road, port, and bus sectors to define a joined-up transport strategy for all of Wales and promoting connectivity throughout the whole transport network.

Highlights of attending:

Hear the latest insight on the plans for transport across the region and how these will generate a more prosperous Wales

Discover the latest updates from Network Rail on the Strategic Business Plan, and consider the improvements for the Wales Route

Consider the next steps to promote connectivity between all transport networks, and find out how smart technology and real time passenger information will redefine new opportunities to connect Wales

Find out how the port sector will respond to the possible long-term impacts of Brexit and how these will affect the region

Hear the latest progress and plans to promote connectivity in east Swansea, and what new development opportunities the Cardiff Bay station will create

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At the CW International Conference 2019 we are bringing together 400 technologists and business leaders from six vertical markets to explore industry’s future requirements of the digital sector and identify

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At the CW International Conference 2019 we are bringing together 400 technologists and business leaders from six vertical markets to explore industry’s future requirements of the digital sector and identify opportunities for collaborative development. Tracks include agriculture, automotive, intelligent cities, manufacturing, retail and utilities.

The Transport Knowledge Hub is a fantastic resource and I’m really excited about the opportunity to explore how we can maximise its use among transport stakeholders. In the South East Midlands, investing in local transport infrastructure has unlocked significant economic growth. The Hub offers a formal framework for sharing expertise with decision makers around the UK, as well as learning from the experience of others. This will enable more investment to be directed towards local and sustainable forms of transport.

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Transport-Led Development in Wales returns this year with the latest update on key transport-led projects under development, new areas due to benefit from investment, and discusses future solutions for further

Event Details

Transport-Led Development in Wales returns this year with the latest update on key transport-led projects under development, new areas due to benefit from investment, and discusses future solutions for further unlocking connectivity and growth in the region. Featuring expert insight from the rail, road, port, and bus sectors to define a joined-up transport strategy for all of Wales and promoting connectivity throughout the whole transport network.

Highlights of attending:

Hear the latest insight on the plans for transport across the region and how these will generate a more prosperous Wales

Discover the latest updates from Network Rail on the Strategic Business Plan, and consider the improvements for the Wales Route

Consider the next steps to promote connectivity between all transport networks, and find out how smart technology and real time passenger information will redefine new opportunities to connect Wales

Find out how the port sector will respond to the possible long-term impacts of Brexit and how these will affect the region

Hear the latest progress and plans to promote connectivity in east Swansea, and what new development opportunities the Cardiff Bay station will create

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Location

Event Details

At the CW International Conference 2019 we are bringing together 400 technologists and business leaders from six vertical markets to explore industry’s future requirements of the digital sector and identify

Event Details

At the CW International Conference 2019 we are bringing together 400 technologists and business leaders from six vertical markets to explore industry’s future requirements of the digital sector and identify opportunities for collaborative development. Tracks include agriculture, automotive, intelligent cities, manufacturing, retail and utilities.

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How Transport is Going to Drive Economic Growth in the Midlands. The one day Summit will bring together the key politicians and practitioners to discuss and debate the future transport strategy in

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How Transport is Going to Drive Economic Growth in the Midlands. The one day Summit will bring together the key politicians and practitioners to discuss and debate the future transport strategy in the Midlands

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The UK's vehicle fleet is still over 99.5% combustion engine-powered, and will continue to be a high percentage for some years to come. It is vital to tackle these

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The UK’s vehicle fleet is still over 99.5% combustion engine-powered, and will continue to be a high percentage for some years to come. It is vital to tackle these in order to reduce emissions as much as possible while they are still in operation on UK roads.

The LowCVP’s 2019 Annual Conference, taking place in Westminster, London on Monday, July 8th, will focus on the low carbon fuels agenda; acknowledging the momentum behind moves to ‘electrify everything’, while analysing which other fuel types can support the drive to cut emissions in the short, medium and long-term as well as which policy interventions are required to support them.

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The Future of Infrastructure Conference 2019 will include perspectives from government ministers, organisations and leading private enterprises, and feature case studies on large-scale policy reforms that are leveraging the speed

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The Future of Infrastructure Conference 2019 will include perspectives from government ministers, organisations and leading private enterprises, and feature case studies on large-scale policy reforms that are leveraging the speed at which infrastructure needs to progress.